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1 The LORD reigns; he is robed in majesty; the LORD is robed, he is girded with strength. Yea, the world is established; it shall never be moved;
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1 The LORD reigns, he is robed in majesty; the LORD is robed in majesty and is armed with strength. The world is firmly established; it cannot be moved.
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2 thy throne is established from of old; thou art from everlasting.
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2 Your throne was established long ago; you are from all eternity.
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3 The floods have lifted up, O LORD, the floods have lifted up their voice, the floods lift up their roaring.
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3 The seas have lifted up, O LORD, the seas have lifted up their voice; the seas have lifted up their pounding waves.
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4 Mightier than the thunders of many waters, mightier than the waves of the sea, the LORD on high is mighty!
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4 Mightier than the thunder of the great waters, mightier than the breakers of the sea-- the LORD on high is mighty.
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5 Thy decrees are very sure; holiness befits thy house, O LORD, for evermore.
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5 Your statutes stand firm; holiness adorns your house for endless days, O LORD.
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